The Alice Network
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn is a historical novel published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2017, featuring 517 pages in English. This edition presents a compelling narrative that intertwines the lives of two women across different timelines. Set against the backdrop of World War I and the aftermath of World War II, the story follows a female spy recruited to the real-life Alice Network in France and an American socialite searching for her missing cousin in 1947.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as espionage and the impact of war on personal lives. The narrative delves into the courage and resilience of its protagonists, as they navigate the complexities of their circumstances. The book captures the essence of historical fiction while highlighting the sacrifices made during tumultuous times, making it a significant addition to the genre.
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In an enthralling new historical novel from national bestselling author Kate Quinn, two women–a female spy recruited to the real-life Alice Network in France during World War I and an unconventional American socialite searching for her cousin in 1947–are brought together in a mesmerizing story of courage and redemption.
1947. In the chaotic aftermath of World War II, American college girl Charlie St. Clair is pregnant, unmarried, and on the verge of being thrown out of her very proper family. She’s also nursing a desperate hope that her beloved cousin Rose, who disappeared in Nazi-occupied France during the war, might still be alive. So when Charlie’s parents banish her to Europe to have her “little problem” taken care of, Charlie breaks free and heads to London, determined to find out what happened to the cousin she loves like a sister.
1915. A year into the Great War, Eve Gardiner burns to join the fight against the Germans and unexpectedly gets her chance when she’s recruited to work as a spy. Sent into enemy-occupied France, she’s trained by the mesmerizing Lili, the “Queen of Spies,” who manages a vast network of secret agents right under the enemy’s nose.
Thirty years later, haunted by the betrayal that ultimately tore apart the Alice Network, Eve spends her days drunk and secluded in her crumbling London house. Until a young American barges in uttering a name Eve hasn’t heard in decades, and launches them both on a mission to find the truth…no matter where it leads.
“Both funny and heartbreaking, this epic journey of two courageous women is an unforgettable tale of little-known wartime glory and sacrifice. Quinn knocks it out of the park with this spectacular book!”–Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling author of America’s First Daughter
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